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Audie Murphy
Hi EricSerge! Thanks for reverting my mistake on Audie Murphy honors and awards. WP:USERNOCAT doesn't apply there. I was trying to fix User:Maile66/sandbox3, and didn't notice it was just a transclusion of the article. GoingBatty (talk) 04:40, 29 June 2014 (UTC)
- I figured there was a logical explanation, that's why I didn't hit you up on your talk page. I figured you would see the alert on the revision. That situation would have fooled me too. EricSerge (talk) 16:49, 29 June 2014 (UTC)
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Canadian Victoria Cross edits
You reverted my changes to the Canadian Victoria Cross.
I updated it based on a official government source [1]. Does it refer to a different Victoria Cross?
Irbananaking (talk) 06:00, 1 August 2014 (UTC)
- @Irbananaking:, thanks for your contribution. Those statistics in the Canadian Government source refer to the award of the Imperial Victoria Cross. The Victoria Cross (Canada), was established in 1993 and is yet to be awarded. EricSerge (talk) 15:49, 1 August 2014 (UTC)
@EricSerge Okay. Thanks :)
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NOAAS Gordon Gunter (R 336)
I understand your point about NOAAS Gordon Gunter (R 336), and I thought of that myself, but I do a very large number of ship articles for Wikipedia and have found that there is already a de facto standard on Wikipedia of starting with a ship's U.S. Navy career (also usually her first incarnation) as her main article and then adding in her later stints with the Coast Guard, NOAA, private service, or whatever. For ships of Gordon Gunter's class, I'm trying to standardize the appearance of the articles for each ship so that they follow a common format that will be less disconcerting to the average user, rather than having some articles default to the first incarnation of the ship and others to later incarnations. Redirects and the way I have constructed each merged article seems to create a clear narrative, and there is no particular advantage to have Gordon Gunter's article follow an alternative logic of having the ship's second career as her titled article. After all, with all the redirects set up properly, anyone will get to all the information with a single click anyway. I hope this makes sense. Mdnavman (talk) 19:22, 3 August 2014 (UTC)mdnavman
- My reading of WP:Naming conventions (ships)#Ships that changed name or nationality is apparently different than your's. EricSerge (talk) 19:25, 3 August 2014 (UTC)
Sister Ernestine Declercq
As your comment appeared to be replying to mine ("as you admitted"), I just wanted to make it clear that my comment was not primarily directed at you but was more motivated by User:Carolmooredc referring to "deletionists" and my reference to you was only meant to say that I believed that you, like me, were operating in good faith. My apologies if I failed to convey that. My remaining comments were meant to express my sometime frustration with what I view as the limitations of the existing guidelines while still noting that we are operating under them and that I, thus, still agreed with the partial merge I advocated above and which you carried out. 24.151.10.165 (talk) 16:57, 2 August 2014 (UTC)
- @24.151.10.165:, no worries. I try to keep the conversation elevated and detached as best I can. My apologies if I seemed aggressive in response. The good Sister could be interesting if there were reliable sources about her, I even used my crude understanding of French to look for sources, but alas, either her role in the hostage crisis was not recorded, or she was not there, I cannot say either way with 100% certainty. EricSerge (talk) 18:40, 2 August 2014 (UTC)
- I just realized that while I had read your reply here, I forgot to acknowledge your graciousness above. I had no problem with anything you said at AfD. 24.151.10.165 (talk) 16:50, 4 August 2014 (UTC)
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Yes, but I saw that you replaced the award-star on Bill Gortney's Air Medal ribbon as well, that's why I thought... Nevermind! claudevsq (talk) 15:38, 10 September 2014 (UTC)
- @Claudevsq: I was going based on what I can find as a reliable source. Printed bio is better than an image in my mind. Are you the IP editor 194.154.216.XX? EricSerge (talk) 15:42, 10 September 2014 (UTC)
You are probably right, because AFAIK, Adm. Fox has got only 5 individual Air Medals. And yes, I am 194.154..... That's when I'm on my mobile and too lazy to log in. ;-) Greetings, claudevsq (talk) 15:44, 10 September 2014 (UTC)
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if you have a look at the recent MoH recipient "Bennie G. Adkins", what medal do you think is meant in his biography by "Vietnam Bravery Medal with brass star"? Can you possibly tell? I found nothing on the internet... Again, keep up the great work! claudevsq (talk) 19:04, 17 October 2014 (UTC)
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- That's possible, of course... Even quite probable. What do you mean, shouldn't he be wearing an Arrowhead Device? I'd put it in if I knew where to put it, on the AFEM ribbon or the VSM ribbon...? claudevsq (talk) 21:29, 17 October 2014 (UTC)
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Color of the "V" for USN decorations
I see an IP recently added a cite to the current US Navy uniform regulation online to the V Device article that refers to the Combat Distinguishing Device as being a bronze letter "V" (section 5317), as opposed to it being gold as we've had it in the article for some time now. Do you have any thoughts on that? Regards, AzureCitizen (talk) 00:57, 4 January 2015 (UTC)
- Well hell, I know I wasn't drunk when I went to down the gold "V" rabbit hole. Getting technical, the V is made of red brass and matches TIOH metal finish chip #2. I don't know what that really means. Not sure if the Navy has their own spec. sheet out there somewhere or what. EricSerge (talk) 04:08, 4 January 2015 (UTC)
- I think I know what's going on now that I've thought more about it. I know that the standard medals issued to USN and USMC members are bronze colored in appearance just like their USA and USAF counterparts (meritorious service medal, commendation medal, achievement medal, etc), but the member can also buy optional gold colored fully anodized versions of the same medals, which can then be worn on the formal dress uniforms. If they want to wear any of the medals in the gold plated variety, they all have to be anodized for consistency and appearance. Hence, I suspect they have to wear the gold plated V as well to match (if they were awarded one). I don't know where to find that in a regulation or instruction, but it squares with what I've seen in practice. Also, you can see the side-by-side comparisons in these images of medals being sold by commercial parties: 1, 2, 3. As we don't have exact information to go on, it's difficult to know just exactly how to tweak the article but I will go ahead and implement an edit for now based on that assessment, and perhaps we can find a reference later or tweak it as necessary. Regards, AzureCitizen (talk) 05:56, 4 January 2015 (UTC)
Jonathanas Hillas
Hi EricSerge:
Following sent to Hugo.arg / E rulez & Windom with ref to Lithuanian Wiki (& how to get through?):
Happy New Year and I trust you may be able to help advise about Jonathan Hill, Baron Hill of Oareford for Lithuanian Wiki? As one of the EU Commissioners (for 2014-2019) from time to time information regarding Lord Hill should prove of much interest to Lithuanian readers, as with info about Catherine Ashton.
Is the following template (which can be resent in better format), prepared with assistance from my friend Jekaterina, of assistance to Lithuanian Wiki? Looking forward to hearing from you.
M (talk) Mabelina (talk) 04:09, 6 January 2015 (UTC)
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Template:Žmogaus biografija Jonathanas Hillas (Transclusion error: Transclusion error: {{En}} is only for use in File namespace. Use [undefined] Error: {{Langx}}: no text (help) or (in English) instead. is only for use in File namespace. Use English: {{{1}}} or (English) instead., g. 1960 m. liepos 24 d. Londone) – Britų ir Europos politikų.[1]
Biografija[edit]
Studijavo istorija Kembridžo, prieš aktyviai dalyvauja visuomeninėje veikloje iš Konservatorių partijos.
2010 m. įvesdintas į kaip „Baronas Hillas iš Oareford į Somerseto grafystęje“.[2] Suformavus premjero Deivido Kamerono vyriausybę, buvo mokykloms ministras (2010-2013) ir vėliau Lordų Rūmų pirmininku (2013-2014).[3]
Į rugsėjis 2014 Hillui yra paskirtas ir ES komisaras į J.-C. Junckerio komisija.[4]
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Political offices
Preceded by Baronas Strathclyde Lordų Rūmų pirmininkė 40 px 2013 – 2014 m. Succeeded by
Baronienė Stowell Preceded by Mišelis Barnjė Europos komisarė 40 px
2014 m. – Succeeded by
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unqte
- @Mabelina: Howdy. I am more than happy to help. You are probably correct, Lithuanians may be more interested in EU topics this year. However, I am not sure how I can be of assistance. I do not speak Lithuanian. I am not sure how you would like me to help you with an article on a Wiki where I lack the language skills. EricSerge (talk) 22:10, 8 January 2015 (UTC)
Books and Bytes - Issue 9
Books & Bytes
Issue 9, November-December 2014
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- New donations, including real-paper-and-everything books, e-books, science journal databases, and more
- New TWL coordinators, conference news, a new open-access journal database, summary of library-related WMF grants, and more
- Spotlight: "Global Impact: The Wikipedia Library and Persian Wikipedia" - a Persian Wikipedia editor talks about their experiences with database access in Iran, writing on the Persian project and the JSTOR partnership
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The Signpost: 07 January 2015
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- Featured content: Kock up
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The Signpost: 14 January 2015
- WikiProject report: Articles for creation: the inside story
- News and notes: Erasmus Prize recognizes the global Wikipedia community
- Featured content: Citations are needed
- Traffic report: Wikipédia sommes Charlie
Surgeon General title
If you're sure about this edit - [1] - you should probably apply it to C. Everett Koop and the other Surgeon General articles. Lightbreather (talk) 01:24, 22 January 2015 (UTC)
- Regina Benjamin already was that way. I went back and did C. Everett's article as well. Thanks for the tip. Cheers. EricSerge (talk) 02:30, 22 January 2015 (UTC)
The Signpost: 21 January 2015
- From the editor: Introducing your new editors-in-chief
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- News and notes: Annual report released; Wikimania; steward elections
- In the media: Johann Hari; bandishes and delicate flowers
- Featured content: Yachts, marmots, boat races, and a rocket engineer who attempted to birth a goddess
- Arbitration report: As one door closes, a (Gamer)Gate opens
The Bugle: Issue CVI, January 2015
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The Signpost: 28 January 2015
- From the editor: An editorial board that includes you
- In the media: A murderous week for Wikipedia
- Traffic report: A sea of faces
The Signpost: 04 February 2015
- Op-ed: Is Wikipedia for sale?
- In the media: Gamergate and Muhammad controversies continue
- Traffic report: The American Heartland
- Featured content: It's raining men!
- Arbitration report: Slamming shut the GamerGate
- WikiProject report: Dicing with death – on Wikipedia?
- Technology report: Security issue fixed; VisualEditor changes
- Gallery: Langston Hughes
William E. Ward
Dear Eric,
can you please take a look at the history of the page? Someone entirely removed the Links and also the Awards and Decorations sections?!? His name is "Dr Fleischmann", thank you very much. claudevsq — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:7E8:C2AE:C201:84FE:C813:4474:BCC0 (talk) 22:10, 10 February 2015 (UTC)
The Signpost: 11 February 2015
- From the editors: We want to know what you think!
- In the media: Is Wikipedia eating itself?
- Featured content: A grizzly bear, Operation Mascot, Freedom Planet & Liberty Island, cosmic dust clouds, a cricket five-wicket list, more fine art, & a terrible, terrible opera...
- Traffic report: Bowled over
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The Signpost: 18 February 2015
- In the media: Students' use and perception of Wikipedia
- Special report: Revision scoring as a service
- Gallery: Darwin Day
- Traffic report: February is for lovers
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The Bugle: Issue CVII, February 2015
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The Signpost: 25 February 2015
- News and notes: Questions raised over WMF partnership with research firm
- In the media: WikiGnomes and Bigfoot
- Gallery: Far from home
- Traffic report: Fifty Shades of... self-denial?
- Recent research: Gender bias, SOPA blackout, and a student assignment that backfired
- WikiProject report: Be prepared... Scouts in the spotlight
The Signpost: 25 February 2015
- News and notes: Questions raised over WMF partnership with research firm
- In the media: WikiGnomes and Bigfoot
- Gallery: Far from home
- Traffic report: Fifty Shades of... self-denial?
- Recent research: Gender bias, SOPA blackout, and a student assignment that backfired
- WikiProject report: Be prepared... Scouts in the spotlight
Books and Bytes - Issue 10
Books & Bytes
Issue 10, January-February 2015
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- New donations - ProjectMUSE, Dynamed, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, and Women Writers Online
- New TWL coordinator, conference news, and a new guide and template for archivists
- TWL moves into the new Community Engagement department at the WMF, quarterly review
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The Signpost: 04 March 2015
- From the editor: A sign of the times: the Signpost revamps its internal structure to make contributing easier
- Traffic report: Attack of the movies
- Arbitration report: Bradspeaks—impact, regrets, and advice; current cases hinge on sex, religion, and ... infoboxes
- Interview: Meet a paid editor
- Featured content: Ploughing fields and trading horses with Rosa Bonheur
- Technology report: Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News
The Signpost: 11 March 2015
- Special report: An advance look at the WMF's fundraising survey
- In the media: Gamergate; a Wiki hoax; Kanye West
- Traffic report: Wikipedia: handing knowledge to the world, one prank at a time
- Featured content: Here they come, the couple plighted –
- Op-ed: Why the Core Contest matters
The Signpost: 18 March 2015
- From the editor: A salute to Pine
- Featured content: A woman who loved kings
- Traffic report: It's not cricket
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The Signpost – Volume 11, Issue 12 – 25 March 2015
- News and notes: Wikimedia Foundation adopts open-access research policy
- Featured content: A carnival of animals, a river of dung, a wasteland of uncles, and some people with attitude
- Special report: Wikimedia Commons Picture of the Year 2014
- Traffic report: Oddly familiar
- Recent research: Most important people; respiratory reliability; academic attitudes
The Bugle: Issue CVIII, March 2015
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The Signpost, 1 April 2015
- In the media: Wiki-PR duo bulldoze a piñata store; Wifione arbitration case; French parliamentary plagiarism
- Featured content: Stop Press. Marie Celeste Mystery Solved. Crew Found Hiding In Wardrobe.
- Traffic report: All over the place
- Special report: Pictures of the Year 2015
The Signpost: 01 April 2015
- In the media: Wiki-PR duo bulldoze a piñata store; Wifione arbitration case; French parliamentary plagiarism
- Featured content: Stop Press. Marie Celeste Mystery Solved. Crew Found Hiding In Wardrobe.
- Traffic report: All over the place
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The Signpost: 08 April 2015
- Traffic report: Resurrection week
- Featured content: Partisan arrangements, dodgy dollars, a mysterious union of strings, and a hole that became a monument
- WikiProject report: WikiProject Christianity
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The Signpost: 08 April 2015
- Traffic report: Resurrection week
- Featured content: Partisan arrangements, dodgy dollars, a mysterious union of strings, and a hole that became a monument
- WikiProject report: WikiProject Christianity
- Arbitration report: New Functionary appointments
- Technology report: Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News